Clinical Mastery: Decision-Making & Communication

1. Mastering Clinical Decision-Making

• Objective: Strengthen clinical reasoning through critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Understand medical decision-making types and influencing factors.
  • Develop skills for evaluating medical information critically.
  • Learn to use tools like mnemonics, checklists, AI, and clinical decision support systems.
  • Address cognitive biases and incorporate ethical, legal, and cultural considerations.
  • Communicate uncertainty and risk effectively with patients.
  • Align medical decisions with patient values for better outcomes.

2. Mastering Medical Communications

• Objective: Transform communication strategies to improve patient care and professional interactions.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Recognize the role of communication in enhancing healthcare quality and patient compliance.
  • Develop strategies to overcome barriers like literacy and cultural differences.
  • Master techniques like active listening, empathy, and clear language.
  • Handle critical scenarios: breaking bad news, dealing with errors, and managing end-of-life discussions.
  • Improve interprofessional communication using frameworks like iPASS and SBAR.
  • Design actionable communication improvement plans for healthcare settings.